Friends of Redmond Recreation

12/19/2025

Redmond’s new Hub Aquatic and Recreation Center is on track for a July opening. The $49 million, voter-approved project brings pools, gyms, childcare and more to the community.

11/04/2025

Great update on the new recreation center by The Source!

Redmond is undergoing a sort of renaissance, with significant projects underway that will expand cultural and recreational options and change how drivers navigate the city’s east side. Much of the new activity is driven by public input and the passion of those involved.   Diving into The Hub  ...

11/07/2024

Thanks to all of the Redmond recreation operational levy supporters for voting yes, getting the word out, and displaying lawn signs. Unfortunately the levy did not pass - this just means we have more work to do! The plan is to put the levy on the May ballot. If you're interested in volunteering with us, reach out and we can put you on our list.

Stay tuned for updates about the bond and building construction!

11/04/2024

Ballots are due tomorrow! Don't forget to vote YES on Redmond recreation operational levy 9-175 and turn yours in!

11/01/2024

While you're out and about on Halloween, stop by the ballot box to drop off your ballot with YES ON THE LEVY! 9-175

10/28/2024

A YES vote for operational levy #9-175 will improve our community! The recreation center will provide valuable public services such as educational classes, workout equipment, gym, and child watch. It will provide an indoor space for families to enjoy when the weather is less than ideal. It will provide a safe space for teens to gather and work on homework or play basketball. It will support all pool users with specialized areas for different interest groups, such as lap swimmers or aqua aerobics.
Lets help make our community happy and healthy by supporting the Redmond recreation center!

10/26/2024

Time to get your ballot out to vote YES for the Redmond recreation center operational levy #9-175.

The operating levy will provide funds to ensure affordable recreation for everyone in our community, including Redmond, Eagle Crest and Terrebonne.
Amenities include:
✅ Two separate pool areas: lap swim pool and a leisure/recreation pool, which has a lazy river, slide, and warm water exercise area
✅ Gym with weights, cardio equipment, and fitness rooms
✅ Basketball gym that can host basketball, volleyball, pickleball and other sports
✅ Indoor walking track
✅ Child watch
✅ Multi-use rooms for classes or conferences
✅ Teaching kitchen
✅ Open areas for hanging out with friends and family

10/25/2024

Voting YES on operational levy #9-175 for the Redmond recreation center will greatly reduce pool usage conflicts!

Right now, Redmond has ONE pool that is used for all these activites and more. With growing demand for the pool, its impossible to accomodate everyone!
- community lap swim
- high school sport practice
- high school sport competitions
- fitness classes
- swim lessons
- aqua-aerobics

The new recreation center will have TWO pools, one is a lap swim pool that can be used for lap swimming or fitness classes, and another dedicated to recreational use with a lazy river, slide, and warm water area for warm water aerobics.

The levy will provide enough funds for RAPRD to keep the Cascade Swim Center open, giving Redmond THREE pools! This will reduce user conflict as high school programs could use the current pool, keeping the new rec center pool open for community use.

10/22/2024

Check out this birds eye view of the new recreation center construction!
Vote yes on operational levy 9-175 for this facility and make recreation affordable for everyone.

10/17/2024

Lets talk numbers for the recreation center operational levy.

The tax rate of $0.21 per $1000 assessed property value for 5 years is projected to raise $1.1 million to fund operating costs for RAPRD, including utilities, staffing, supplies, and programming costs for the new recreation center. Additional funding for the facility will come from fundraising and RAPRD's current permanent tax rate, which hasn't been changed in decades.

While the levy measure is on the November 2024 ballot, the levy will not be assessed until November 2025. The timing will be just right - the recreation center is expected to open in winter 2026.

Vote YES on levy #9-175 to support recreation for everyone.

10/07/2024

We get it - this election season is tiring. Left this, right that, vote blue, vote red. There is so much going on.

But here is an easy, non-political measure to get behind. Voting yes for the recreation center operational levy allows the new facility to open as intended with the proposed hours, admission fee, and programs and keeps the current Cascade Swim Center open. The recreation center will provide opportunities for everyone in our community, from 0-100+ years old. Support families and your neighbors by voting yes on levy #9-175 to provide affordable recreation for everyone.

10/03/2024

Want to have one of the coolest yard signs around AND want to show your support for the new rec center? Know a business that wants to show their support?
Grab one of the levy lawn signs!

Message us to get one delivered, or pick one up at Windermere by Fred Meyer (6th St.).